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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Among Women
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  is implementing a pilot scheme, Pradhan Mantri YUVA  Yojana towards creating an enabling ecosystem through entrepreneurship education, training, advocacy and easy access to entrepreneurship network. The scheme focuses on students/trainees and alumni coming out from skilling ecosystem {i.e. Industrial Training Institutes , Polytechnics, Pradhan Mantri Kuashal Kendras  and Jan Sikshan Sansthans }. The scheme is being implemented in 10 States and 2 Union Territories {viz. i.e. Uttar Pradesh , Uttarakhand , Bihar , West Bengal , Assam , Meghalaya , Maharashtra , Tamil Nadu , Telangana , Kerala , Delhi  and Puducherry }. The scheme envisages creation of 600 new and 1000 scale-up enterprises. Under the scheme, mobilisation campaigns are being organized to spread awareness about entrepreneurship as a career option among various potential target groups. Further, orientation workshops are being conducted on entrepreneurship in the project institutes for aspiring/potential entrepreneurs.
Further, MSDE in collaboration with GIZ, Germany has launched a pilot project called ‘Economic Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs and Start-ups by Women’ to support aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs in India. Presently, this pilot programme is being implemented in the North Eastern Region , Rajasthan and Telangana where 147 women have been given incubation and acceleration support as part of its first cohorts.
Furthermore, with an aim to promote a culture of entrepreneurship among India’s youth and inspire them to set-up their own enterprise and create employment opportunities for others, National Entrepreneurship Awards Scheme  has been instituted in 2016. Under the scheme, awards are conferred to the aspiring first generation entrepreneurs including women and those individuals/ organizations who are working as eco-system builder in the field of entrepreneurship development. The awards also seek to highlight model of excellence for others to emulate and improve upon. So far, out of a total of 95 awards conferred  during last 4 years , 39 women have received National Entrepreneurship Awards including 1 women awardee  from Karnataka.
In addition to the above, Government is providing financial assistance in form of loan to entrepreneurs under various schemes viz Rashtriya Mahila Kosh  implemented through Ministry of Women and Child Development, Stand Up India Scheme implemented through Department of Financial Services , Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme implemented through Ministry of Rural Development and Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency  implemented by Department of Financial Services .
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri R.K. Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Directorate of Publications Division  showcases a vide variety of books at the New Delhi World Book Fair
Directorate of Publications Division  of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is showcasing a vide variety of books at the New Delhi World Book Fair that started today. The DPD stall was declared open by the Additional Secretary, of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Shri Atul Tiwari. It has books on Mahatma Gandhi and other national leaders, books for children, and also on art, culture and several other subjects.
Attractive price discounts,even exceeding 50 percent in some cases, are being offered on a variety of books.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Open Forum explores “how real are these reality based feature films”
Goa :26.11.2019
The International Film Festival of India  aims at providing a common platform to the cinemas across the world to project the excellence of the art of film making. An open forum was held at IFFI 2019, today where the panellists discussed ‘how real are these reality based feature films’. Speakers on the panel were filmmaker Rahul Rawail, Associate Editor, The Indian Express Alaka Sahani, FTII Alumni & Director Of Photography Naresh Sharma, Actor & Director Devendra Khandelwal, and Israeli Filmmaker Dan Wolman.
Talking about biopics, director Rahul Rawail said, “Biopics should be docudrama and not documentary. Filmmakers should always tell a real story in that format or else biopics can be absolutely boring. However, while filmmakers are pretty certain about some sequences for more dramatic effect, the essence of the story should not go.”
“For example, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra made Bhaag Milkha Bhaag but somehow it deviated from his real life as they didn’t show certain facts to insert some dramatic effect,” he added.
Alaka Sahni said, “For me, it is about how authentic is the treatment and how believable is the story. I can’t really call films like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Sanju, realistic. India has seen phases of films by Bimal Roy, Mrinal Sen, Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak and Shyam Benegal, who have made films on realism.”
Naresh Sharma was of the opinion that, there are two types of Filmmakers, one who want to play safe and say that their films are loosely based on true events and one like Mani Ratnam whose film Guru was based on the life story of Dhirubhai Ambani but he never mentioned anywhere. Anurag Kashyap’s Black Friday was based on author’s Hussain Zaidi’s book.
“I feel, actors of any film play an important role in bringing out realistic cinema. Actors, who play the real life characters put in soul to make any film look real”, he added.
Devendra Khandelwal shared, “More than anything, I feel the sound, camera and other technical aspects make any film realistic.”
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Beneficiaries of Goa's 'Har Ghar Jal' Scheme among Special Invitees for Independence Day Celebrations in Delhi
Goa/New Delhi, August 11, 2023
As part of the government's 'People's Partnership'  approach, citizens from diverse backgrounds across the nation are invited to Delhi to participate in the Independence Day celebrations.
Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi will witness the presence of special invitees hailing from different regions of the country. These invitees, which include Sarpanchs from Vibrant villages, Teachers, Nurses, Farmers, Fishermen along with beneficiaries and contributors to key government initiatives like the Central Vista Project, Amrit Sarovar, and Har Ghar Jal Yojana, have been invited to Delhi to commemorate this significant occasion.
Among the honored invitees are Yogesh Parsekar and Darshana Parsekar, beneficiaries of the 'Har Ghar Jal Yojana' from Sawarde in Dharbandoda taluka. These individuals extend their gratitude to the government for this special opportunity.
Maya Arsekar and Sameer Arsekar highlighted that the 'Har Ghar Jal' campaign has resulted in time and effort savings of up to two hours daily. They underscored that the provision of tap connections through this initiative has not only alleviated the need to fetch water from distant sources but has also been instrumental in averting a significant water crisis. The beneficiaries expressed their appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership in addressing this crucial need.
Yogesh and Darshana Parsekar from Curchorem shared that the 'Har Ghar Jal' scheme has relieved his family from the early morning ritual of water collection, ultimately contributing to a reduction in labor and associated challenges.
Aligned with the government's 'Public Partnership' philosophy, the invitation of citizens from all walks of life across the nation to partake in the festival underscores the spirit of inclusivity and collective progress.
Goa becomes the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified State in the country in August 2022. All 2.63 lakh rural households of Goa have access to potable water through tap connection.
Ministry of Finance
Extension of date for filing of Income Tax Returns for taxpayers in Kerala
In view of the disruption caused due to severe floods in Kerala, the Central Board of Direct Taxes  hereby further extends the “Due Date” for furnishing Income Tax Returns from 31st August, 2018 to 15th September, 2018 for all Income Tax assessees in the State of Kerala, who were liable to file their Income Tax Returns by 31st August, 2018.
CBDT had earlier extended the ‘Due Date’ for filing of Income Tax Returns from 31st July, 2018 to 31st August, 2018 in respect of the categories of taxpayers who were liable to file their Income Tax Returns by 31st July, 2018.
Special Service and Features
“Science at the Sabha”, an outreach programme for general public, will be held on 19th February at the Music Academy
The Institute of Mathematical Sciences , as part of its ongoing program of outreach to the general public, is organizing a set of four public talks on different aspects of science at The Music Academy  on Sunday, 19 February, 4:00-7:30 pm. This is the 6th edition of this flagship event, called Science at the Sabha, and conducted in February of each year at this venue. This year’s speakers are P Ajith , “Black holes through different windows”; Mitali Mukerji , “Ayurveda and modern medicine: the beginning of a molecular conversation”; Siddhartha Gadgil , “The quest for automating mathematics”; and Hema Murthy , “Carnatic Music Processing: A Culture Specific Approach:,
The talks are aimed at anyone with an interest in science, irrespective of age or background.
Science at the Sabha is free and open to all, although web registration is required in advance. Details concerning the program, schedule, speakers and registration details are available at: https://www.imsc.res.in/triveni/
To give this program wide publicity, posters for the program are available here: https://www.imsc.res.in/triveni/2023/#printables
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION CAMPAIGN
Considering the work in the field of spirituality and social activities and the huge followers of these spiritual Organizations, the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has associated various spiritual and faith based organizations in the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan . These spiritual organizations have been requested to give appeals to the followers to carry the message of SAY NO TO DRUGS to every nook and corner of the country, give message to the youth in the schools/college/education institutions about the need to take up this campaign, spread message against substance abuse in their discourses, conduct rallies, seminars, workshops and events in the project implementing areas. The youth, women, self-help group and other movements under the religious/ spiritual organizations to be encouraged to lead the programs under NMBA, to use the media platforms of the institutions to spread the awareness programs, conduct programs on healthy life style practice including Yoga, meditation etc. through different centers under the organization, disseminate the IEC and NMBA printed materials through their souvenir shops/ stores etc.
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has signed MoUs with the Brahma Kumaris, Sant Nirankari Mandal and the Art of Living for spreading the message of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan  among the youth, women, students, educational institutions etc.
This information was given by Minister of State for Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Shri A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
UPDATES ON COVID-19
During the last 24 hours, a total of 5,220 COVID-19 patients have been cured. Thus, so far, a total of 1,19,293 patients have been cured of COVID-19. The recovery rate is 48.37% amongst COVID-19 patients. Presently, there are 1,20,406active cases and all are under active medical supervision.
ICMR has further ramped up the testing capacity for detecting the novel coronavirus in infected persons. The number of government labs has been increased to 531 and private labs has been increased to 228 .1,42,069 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. The total number of samples tested thus far is 46,66,386.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA .
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Cabinet approves Grant-in-aid of Rs.100 crore to Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited, Assam
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today accorded approval to the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for Grant-in-aid of Rs.100 crore to Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizers Corporation Limited , Namrup  to sustain operations of it's urea manufacturing units.
BVFCL, Namrup is a Public Sector Undertaking formed as per Companies Act, under the administrative control of the Department of Fertilizers , Government of India. At present, the Company is operating its two vintage plants viz. Namrup-ll and Namrup-lll in the premises of BVFCL in Namrup, Assam. Despite being the first gas based urea manufacturing unit in India and having all the infrastructure and feedstock availability, it has been difficult to maintain reasonable production level from the existing units in a cost effective manner because of their old & obsolete technology. In order to ensure the safe, sustainable and economic operation of the plants, certain equipment and machineries need to be replaced/overhauled. The minimum functional repair to be undertaken for smoother operation of the plants with procurement of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and catalyst items etc. shall attract an estimated expenditure of Rs.100 crores and therefore, Gol approved Grant in Aid of Rs. 100 crores to BVFCL.
BVFCL is situated at North-Eastern part of India, which plays an important role of economic growth in the region. The grant in aid of Rs. 100 crore to BVFCL will restore the urea production capacity of 3.90 Lac MT per annum and ensure timely availability of Urea to Tea Industry & Farming Sector in the entire North Eastern region specially Assam. It will also continue the existing employment of about 580 employees on permanent basis and another 1500 persons on ad-hoc basis. Further, 28000 people get benefits indirectly by this establishment. This will also strengthen the 'ATMA NIRBHAR BHARAT campaign of the Government of India.
Prime Minister's Office
PM meets H.E. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya today.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Delighted to receive my friend H.E. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya. I fondly recollect my past interactions with him in India and Kenya.
India and Kenya enjoy strong bilateral relations and we welcome further strengthening of our ties."
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Status of PMKSY
During 2016-17, ninety-nine  on-going Major/Medium Irrigation  projects  under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sichayee Yojana -Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme  having ultimate irrigation potential of 76.03 lakh hectares  have been prioritized in consultation with States for completion along with their Command Area Development & Water Management  works. Funding mechanism from Long Term Irrigation Fund  through NABARD has provisioned for both Central and State Share.
Out of these, AIBP works of 44 projects have been reported to be completed/almost completed. Central Assistance  of Rs.11,489.31 crore has been released for these projects during 2016-17 to 2019-20. Further, during 2020-21, till February, 2021, CA of Rs.1082.71 crore has been released. State-wise and Project-wise, details of funds released through NABARD, expenditure incurred during 2016-17 to 2020-21 and their present status are at Annexure-I. Further, details of Irrigation Potential created  by these prioritised projects during 2016-2020 has also been given in Annexure-I.
Out of the 99 projects, in respect of 8 projects, the States have indicated that either the CADWM works are already completed or not envisaged under the present programme. Of the balance 91 projects, 88 projects have been included while for 3 projects DPRs are not submitted by States for inclusion.
As of now, 88 projects have been included under the ongoing CADWM program targeting Culturable Command Area  of 45.08 lakh hectare. Central Assistance amounting to Rs.2,678 crore has been released from 2016-17 till December, 2020. As per information provided by the States, about 14.85 lakh hectare CCA has been developed, with the reported expenditure of Rs.5,302.00 Crore. State/Project wise status of 88 included projects under CADWM Program in the statement at Annexure-II.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti & Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri. Rattan Lal Kataria in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
INCOME TAX – TDS AWARENESS PROGRAM 
The Joint Commissionerate of Income Tax, TDS Range-3, Chennai, in coordination with the Federation of Indian Export Organizations , under the able guidance of Ms C Tripura Sundari, IRS, Commissioner of Income Tax  and Sh. M Arjun Manic, IRS, Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, TDS Range-3, Chennai has conducted an Income Tax – TDS Awareness Program  for the benefit of the members of FIEO, on 17-08-2023  at the Conference Hall of FIEO, 7th Floor of Spencer Plaza, Chennai, through Hybrid Version.
In this TDS Awareness Program, more than 45 members in physical mode and more than 100 members through online mode , who are Exporters / Importers pertaining to the Sectors of Engineering, Textile & Garments, Leather, etc., were participated and got benefitted.
Sh. K Unnikrishnan, Joint Director General, FIEO has presided over the TDS Awareness Program and he has delivered his Welcome Address.
Sh. E Elango, IRS, Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, TDS Circle 3, Chenani has delivered his address on the Latest Amendments on TDS / TCS under the Income Tax Act,1961 and sensitized the tax deductors. Sh. L Rajaraman, ITO and Sh. T V Sridhar, ITO has delivered their addresses on an overview of TDS / TCS provisions Income Tax Act,1961 and Consequences of TDS/TCS non-compliances respectively. Stress was made to adhere to the TDS Provisions like 206AA / 206CC  and also 206AB / 206CCA ( for the deductees / collectees who have failed file their return of income for the PY, and its implementation of higher rate of deduction of tax. The participants were sensitized on the mechanism available in the reporting portal of Income Tax Department to ascertain the Specified Persons under section206AA / 206CC and 206AB/ 206CCA.
The session was more interactive, the queries raised by the participants in physical mode and as well in chat box raised by the participants through online made were clarified Ms Subashini Ganapathy, Chartered Accountant has handled a technical session on TRACES portal.
Ms Selvanayagi, Joint Director, FIEO  has delivered vote of thanks.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Cabinet approves Intra-State Transmission System – Green Energy Corridor Phase-II
The scheme is targeted to be set up with total estimated cost of Rs. 12,031 crore
The scheme will help in achieving the target of 450 GW installed RE capacity by 2030
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the scheme on Green Energy Corridor  Phase-II for Intra-State Transmission System  for addition of approximately 10,750 circuit kilometres  of transmission lines and approx. 27,500 Mega Volt-Amperes  transformation capacity of substations. The scheme will facilitate grid integration and power evacuation of approximately 20 GW of Renewable Energy  power projects in seven States namely, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.
The scheme is targeted to be set up with total estimated cost of Rs. 12,031.33 crore and Central Financial Assistance  @ 33 percent of the project cost i.e. Rs. 3970.34 crore. The transmission systems will be created over a period of five year from Financial Year 2021-22 to 2025-26. The Central Financial Assistance  will help in offsetting the Intra-State transmission charges and thus keep the power costs down. Thus, the Government support will ultimately benefit the end users — the citizens of India.
The scheme will help in achieving the target of 450 GW installed RE capacity by 2030.
The scheme will also contribute to long term energy security of the country and promote ecologically sustainable growth by reducing carbon footprint. It will generate large direct & indirect employment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled personnel in power and other related sectors.
This scheme is in addition to GEC-Phase-I which is already under implementation in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu for grid integration and power evacuation of approx. 24 GW of RE power and is expected to be completed by 2022. The scheme is for addition of 9700 ckm of transmission lines and 22600 MVA capacity of substations having estimated cost of transmission projects of Rs. 10,141.68 crore with Central Financial Assistance  of Rs. 4056.67 crore.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi virtually met stakeholders involved in Operation Ganga launched for evacuation of Indians from Ukraine
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with stakeholders involved in Operation Ganga earlier today. Operation Ganga successfully evacuated about 23000 Indian citizens, as well as 147 foreign nationals belonging to 18 countries, from Ukraine.
During the interaction, representatives of the Indian Community and private sector in Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary narrated their experiences of being part of Operation Ganga, the challenges they faced, and expressed their sense of satisfaction and honour at having contributed to such a complex humanitarian operation.
Prime Minister expressed his warm appreciation for Indian community leaders, volunteer groups, companies, private individuals and government officials who worked tirelessly for the success of the operation. He praised the patriotic fervor, the sense of community service, and the team-spirit displayed by all stakeholders involved in Operation Ganga. Prime Minister especially praised the various community organisations, pointing out that their selfless service exemplifies the Indian civilizational values that they continue to embody even in foreign shores.
Speaking about the efforts made by Government to ensure the safety of Indian nationals during the crisis, Prime Minister recalled his personal interactions with leaders of Ukraine and its neighbouring countries, and expressed gratitude for the support received from all the foreign governments.
Reiterating the high priority that government attaches to the safety of Indians abroad, Prime Minister recalled that India has always acted with alacrity to assist its citizens during any international crisis. Guided by India’s age-old philosophy of Vasidhaiva Kutumbakam, India has also extended humanitarian support to nationals of other countries during emergencies.